Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks for backpackers in Portugal

Salema Eco Camp

• Eco-friendly camping near Praia da Salema surfing beach on the Algarve
• A 25-minute drive to Lagos; half an hour’s cycle to Figueira beach
• Restaurant, bar and eco-shop on site; surf boards and bike to hire

Travelvan Park Salgado

• Friendly site a short walk from the centre of Famalicão
• A 10-minute drive from the beaches of Salgado and Nazaré
• Sociable bar area with barbecue evenings and cultural events

Camping Toca da Raposa

• Small shaded site on the edge of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park
• Tons of river beaches and good hiking and biking trails in the area
• Bar, restaurant, outdoor pool and access to lots of outdoor activities

Quinta das Laranjeiras

• Quinta da luz refúgio campestre
• Uma casa na natureza

Parque de Campismo da Praia do Pedrógão

• In a pinewood five minutes' walk from the beach in Pedrógão
• Half an hour's drive from the castle and museums of Leiria
• Restaurant, bar, communal grill and mini market on site

Gaio Camping

Parque De Campismo Vieira

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from white-sand beach
• A 15-minute drive from Marinha Grande, and 30 minutes from Leiria
• Bar, restaurant and games room on site

Granny's Farm

• Among the stunning scenery of a Madeira valley and mountains
• Peaceful setting 10 minutes’ drive from the coast at Quebramar
• Pick your own fruit and veg from the colourful trees and gardens

Quinta do Castanheiro

• Small, peaceful site 20 minutes' walk from Castanheira de Pêra
• A 45-minute drive from Coimbra and just over an hour from the coast
• Swimming pool, bar, barbecue area and breakfast service on site

Alenquer Camping & Bungalows

• Set 2km from Alenquer village and 30km north of Lisbon
• In an area surrounded by vineyards and known for its red wine
• Pool, bar, restaurant, library, playground and sunbathing area

Tejo Jardim

• Small quiet riverside camping in the midst of nature
• Fiestas in nearby Vilha Velha De Rodao all summer
• Communal outside kitchen

Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo Termas de Melgaço

• Among mountains near the Minho river
• A short walk from Melgaço Spa and a public pool
• Kids' club, play area, games cabin and barbecues

Gimitas

• Peaceful site in spectacular surroundings with walking all around
• On 2.5 hectares of nature reserve, 15 minutes' drive from Ourique
• Friendly laidback vibe on a site kept as natural as possible